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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,APRIL 7, 1998-6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, and
Mayor Allen Settle
Absent Council Member Dodie Williams
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken
Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Karen Jenny,Risk Manager
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-Existing Litigation-Pursuant to Government Code Sec.
54956.9
Ralph Richards v.City of San Luis Obispo
Worker's Compensation Case No. 5103270
7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Council Chamber,where
a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given.
Bonnie L.Gawf,City Clerk
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,APRIL 7,1998-7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero,Vice Mayor Kathy
Smith,and Mayor Allen K.Settle
Absent: Council Member Dodie Williams
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Bonnie Gawf,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City
Administrative Officer,Arnold Jonas,Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director;Jim Gardiner,Police Chief,
Bob Neumann, Fire Chief;John Moss, Utilities Director, Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage,Parks and
Recreation Director,Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO; Diane
Sheeley, Economic Development Manager;Jeff Hook,Associate
Planner;Al Cablay, Public Works Manager; Terry Sanville,Principal
Transportation Planner, Deb Larson,Traffic Engineer
PRESENTATIONS
PRES1. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Bob Gordon, President of the San Luis
Obispo Little Theatre,and to Cindy Hall proclaiming National Community Theatre
Week April 18-25.
PRES2. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Karen Adelyott, Mayor's Youth Task
Force, proclaiming April Alcohol Awareness Month.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the Council held a closed session to discuss the
existing Litigation, Ralph Richards v. City of San Luis Obispo at 6:30 p.m.tonight.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PCI. Pearn►Koteen.SLO,stated that because of the recent ruling by the Supreme Court on
the Boy Scouts of America,she does not think that the City should lend any type of financial
support to the group,as she believes it is a discriminatory organization. City Attorney
Jorgensen clarified that the Boy Scouts have been allowed to lease a city owned building for
$1 per year for many years,in consideration of work they performed on that building.
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PC2. Astrid Gallacher,Arroyo Grande,stated that the City of SLO should become more
handicapped accessible with respect to parking and other issues.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Settle noted that he has a request from staff to continue Item C4 to the meeting of
April 21,1998 so additional work could be completed.
Council Member Romero noted for the record that his "no"vote on the Planning
Commission appointments at the March 17, 1998 meeting was not meant to reflect
opposition to the appointment of Paul Ready; he supports the appointment of Mr.Ready.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve the consent agenda,except Item C4,which would be
continued to April 21, 1998; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of.
Tuesday, Manch 17, 1998 at 4:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 11:30 a.m.;
Monday, March 23,1998 at 11:30 a.m.
Moved by Smith/Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion
carried (4-0-1,Williams absent)
C2. RESERVOIR CANYON WATERLINE (File No.9560)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Reservoir Canyon Waterline,"
Specification No.95-60 estimated to cost$63,600 including contingencies.(Plans and
specifications available for review in the Council Office.)
Moved by Smith/Romero to 1)Approve plans and specifications for"Reservoir Canyon
Waterline,Specification No.9"0"; and,2)authorize staff to advertise for bids and
authorize CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within budget; motion
carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
C3. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS-COPIER PURCHASE&MAINTENANCE
(File No.9205)
Council considered a Request for Proposals for the purchase and maintenance of copier
machines.
Council Member Roalman questioned whether the copiers that are proposed to be replaced
have met the expectations for their life spans,and staff stated that they have.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve a request for proposal(RFP)for the purchase and
maintenance of copier machines,and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the
purchase price(less trade-in value)for the thirteen copiers scheduled for replacement in
1997-99 is within the two-year budget($112,000); motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
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C4. DESIGN SERVICES-MARSH ST.GARAGE EXPANSION (File No.9684)
Moved by Smith/Romero to continue the item to April 21,1998; motion carried (4-0-1,
Williams absent).
C5. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(File No.9893)
Council considered awarding a contract to Whitaker Construction in the amount of$474,953
for"Watermain Improvement Project:Various Locations."
Moved by Smith/Romero to award contract and authorize the CAO to execute the contract;
motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent)
C6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL LED CONVERSION (File No.773)
Council considered awarding a purchase order in the amount of$8,526.38 to Synchronex
for additional traffic signal LED lamps,and providing$8,900 for the acquisition of traffic
signal LED lamps by appropriating $3,180 from a PG&E rebate and $5,720 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund.
Moved by Smith/Romero to award purchase order and appropriate funds to provide for the
acquisition of traffic signal LED lamps; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
C7. COMPUTER TRAFFIC MODEL PROJECT AMENDMENT (File No.96-11)
Council considered authorizing a$5,000 payment to Fehr&Peers Associates,Inc.for extra
work performed on the Computer Traffic Model Project,Specification No.96-11,
appropriating an additional$5,285.37 into the capital outlay fund project account from the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund,and appropriating an additional$4,441.80 into
the transportation impact fee fund project account from the unappropriated balance of the
General Fund.
Moved by Smith/Romero to authorize payment and appropriations into the capital outlay
and transportation impact fee funds; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent)
C8. VEHICLE EMISSION REDUCTION GRANT (File No.703)
Council considered an application for grant assistance from the Motor Vehicle Emission
Reduction Fund administered by the County Air Pollution Control District.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8782 approving submittal of an
application for$40,000 to maintain the"Zero Fare"transit program for Cal Poly students
and employees; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
C9. BISHOP PEAK TRAIL OPERATION (File No.487)
Council considered an agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for Joint Operation of
Bishop Peak Trail.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the
County of San Luis Obispo for the joint operation and maintenance of the trail to the
summit of Bishop Peak; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
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C10. ENHANCED PROMOTIONAL FUND GRANT (File No. 1054)
Council considered a recommendation from the Promotional Coordinating Committee(PCC)
to allocate$10,000 of Enhanced Promotional Funds to the San Luis Obispo WASBE
Organizing Committee(SLOWOC)to partially fund the registration brochure for the World
Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles(WASBE)Conference scheduled for July,
1999.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve the PCC's recommendation; motion carried (4-04,
Williams absent).
C11. USE OF CHAMBER&CITY CONFERENCE ROOMS (File No.113)
Council considered amendments to"Council Policies and Procedures"regarding the use of
Council Chamber and other City conference rooms.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8783 changing CPBP,Section 1.1.5 to
eliminate the use of the Council Chambers by other governmental agencies or non-profit
groups during non-business hours; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
C12. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS-DISASTER ASSISTANCE (File No.9206)
Council considered a request for proposal for disaster assistance services.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve a request for proposal (RFP)for disaster assistance
services and authorize the CAO to award the contract; motion carried(4-0-1,Williams
absent).
C13. BIA NAME CHANGE (File No.210-01)
Council considered granting final passage to Ordinance No.1334 amending the name to the
Downtown Association.
Moved by Smith/Romero to grant final passage to Ordinance No.1334; motion carred (4-0-
1,Williams absent).
C14. COMPENSATION FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS (File No.622)
Council considered adjusting annual salary and other benefits of the City Administrative
Officer and the City Attorney.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8784 adjusting compensation for the City
Administrative Officer,and adopt Resolution No.8785 adjusting compensation for the City
Attorney; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
C15. CAL POLY UTILITIES AGREEMENT (File No.1161)
Council considered renewal of water and sewer rate agreement with California Polytechnic
State University.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve renewal of water and sewer rate agreement as updated
and authorize the Mayor to execute same; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
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APPOINTMENTS
Al. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (Smith/Williams/123)
Consideration of appointments to fill three vacancies on the Human Relations Commission.
Moved by SmiUURoalman to appoint Susan Brown and Lucinda Culpepper to three year terms
expiring on March 31, 2001,and to appoint Melia Parchman to a two-year term ending on
March 31,2000; motion carried(4-0-1,Williams absent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 1998 CDBG PROGRAMS (File No.427)
Council held a public hearing to consider programs for the 1998 Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG)Consolidated Plan: A) Final Review of the 1998 Community
Development Block Grant Program(CDBG)and Draft 1998 Consolidated Plan One-Year
Action Plan; and B)Consideration of amendments to the 1994 and 1996 CDBG Program
years; and, C)consideration of recommended HOME and Special Urban Projects and
funding levels for the San Luis Obispo, Urban County.
Associate Planner Hook presented the staff report, detailing the staffs recommendations
for the funding levels.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Peter Sterios, 1346 Pismo Street,spoke regarding the proposed affordable housing
development between Pismo and Buchon,stating that the units will create additional traffic
problems in the area, and asked that the traffic issues be addressed before the
development planning process goes forward.
Lisa Wallender, Los Osos, Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless President,thanked staff for
their professionalism and the Council for the significant investment in the Day Center. She
stated that it is imperative that the City and other partners continue funding its ongoing
operations,and that the full allocation is critical to the continued operation of the Day
Center.
Astrid Gallacher, Board Member of the Historical Society,spoke in favor of the restoration
of the Historic Museum Improvements,and stated that a ramp on the Broad Street side of
the building and handicapped parking nearby would be an economical way to address
handicap access issues while preserving the building.
Virginia Griffin, 1436 Johnson,spoke in regard to the proposed development between
Pismo and Buchon, and asked that parking be a consideration and that the neighborhood
be involved in the design and planning processes. Staff clarified that the Housing Authority
has committed that they will include the neighbors in the design and review of the project.
Marlie Schmidt, 1336 Pismo,spoke about traffic concerns associated with the proposed
development between Pismo and Buchon.
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Robert Lewin. 1336 Pismo,stated that there are children living on Pismo Street,and traffic
is a concern as well as the railroad tracks. He asked Council to consider fencing the tracks
and adding a traffic signal at Pismo and Johnson when additional housing is built in the
area.
Susan Cotler, EVC Board Chair,spoke in support of the proposed grant to the revolving
loan fund for the EVC. She clarified that the current contract with the EVC did not go into
effect until the end of December last year. She reported on some local companies which
have used the fund to expand their business.
Gregg Goodwin. President&CEO of the EVC, noted that there are currently two loans
pending,and asked for Council's support of the fund. He clarified that Grover Beach
allocated $100,000 last night and Atascadero is considering$150,000 request,and the
County is considering$200,000.
Peter Trehune, Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless,asked Council to grant the full funding
request for the operation of the Prado Day Center.
Michael Morton, EOC,asked Council to support the CDBG for the Homeless Shelter.
Ryan Gregory, Homeless Shelter Program Manager,spoke in favor of the recommendation
for funding for the Homeless Shelter.
Evelyn Talmage,owner of property at Johnson&Pismo,spoke of concerns about traffic
issues that would be associated with additional housing on Pismo Street. She asked that
the current traffic problem be solved before the project goes forward.
George Movland. Housing Authority,clarified that the proposed development between
Pismo and Buchon Streets is in its preliminary stages. He assured Council that the
Housing Authority will work closely with neighbors in developing the property. He said the
current plans call for the construction of eleven two-bedroom units and there will be a fence
along the railroad tracks.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to 1)approve the 1998 CDBG Program activities
and funding as shown in Table 1,and the Draft 1998 Consolidated Plan One-Year Action
Plan; 2)approve the amendments to the 1994 and 1996 CDBG Program Years,Table 2; 3)
endorse the recommended HOME and Special Urban Projects funding,as shown in Tables
3 and 4;and,4)forward the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the Board
of Supervisors; motion carried(4-0-1,Williams absent) Council Member Roalman noted for
the record that his vote reflects support of all programs,except the EVC grant.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (File No.557)
Council considered adopting Neighborhood Traffic Management(NTM)Program and
Guidelines. (Continued from 2/17/98.)
Public Works Manager Cablav introduced the staff report,and Principal Transportation
Planner Sanville presented details of the report and the process of developing the guidelines.
Traffic Engineer Larson explained the NTM Guidelines.
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Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment
Jenny Griffin,stated that she appreciated the Town Hall Meeting,and her only concern is
assessing individual neighborhoods for traffic issues that are generated by traffic coming
from outside of the neighborhoods.
Robert Lewinsaid that he also appreciated the Town Hall Meeting,and that the City should be
careful to determine whether the issue is safety-related or a vanity issue. He suggested
adding traffic signals to the tool box.
Pea Pinard,stated that the people who cause the impacts should be assessed,not those who
are impacted.She said the Town Hall meetings should have been held at the neighborhoods.
She read a letter from Leo Pinard asking that residential streets all have speed limits set at 25
mph.
Lee Rodago.SLO,stated that safety is very important
Jim Burchari.Buchon Street,said that he is concerned about safety,and about the
assessment of neighborhoods.
Charlie Herrerra,said the Committee discussed funding extensively.He said that the
committee thought that if the neighborhood has to help fund the project,they will give careful
thought to their requests. He clarified that accident rates help distinguish what is a safety
issue.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
Council discussed funding issues and the timing of projects and the option of different
funding mechanisms for arterial streets. Concerns were raised by Council Members that a
requirement of an assessment district may not be equitable for neighborhoods which are
impacted by traffic coming from throughout the City. Mayor Settle stated for the record that he
has a problem with imposing any assessments on neighborhood residents for large scale
traffic problems.
After discussion, moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt resolution approving NTM Program,
without the provisions for financial participation by individuals and neighborhoods,and
direct staff to bring back a report on the Neighborhood Management Program and
recommended modifications to the NTM Guidelines after 18 months of implementation;
motion failed(2-2, Romero, Smith voting no).
Moved by Smith/Romero to continue the item to the next available meeting where a full
Council is present; motion carried (4-0-1,Williams absent).
3. RESEARCH PARK INITIATIVE (File No.207-03)
Council considered supporting and encouraging California Polytechnic State University to
play a leadership role in developing a local research park initiative to enhance and attract
research and technological incubator interests to the City.
Economic Development Manager Sheeley presented the staff report
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment
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Allen Haile,stated that the only written report regarding the project is a preliminary copy,not
a finished product,and will be modified significantly,and released in the near future.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No.9786 supporting local research park
initiative; motion carried(4-0-1,Williams absent).
4. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No.532)
Council viewed Video presentation: "Making Streets That Work."
This item was viewed prior to consideration of item#2; no action was taken.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
CLR1. Council Member Romero reported on the spring Chamber of Commerce trip to
Sacramento.
CLR2. Council Member Romero reported on North County Water Task Force meeting,stating
that participation in the Naciemento project may be deteriorating.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 10:35 p.m.to Tuesday,April 14,1998 at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber,990 Palm
Street,San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/17/98
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Bonnie L.Gawf
City Clerk
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